After months of planning and weeks of shipment, the books have arrived and the Library Project is being implemented in Zambia. The first phase of the distribution plan is now complete, which has seen three communities initiate 10 new libraries each of which received 1000 books. EduSport's new International Liaison, Kelch, was one of the volunteers involved in the stock take of the container on 14^th December, and sent us an update:

Room to Read

On Monday 9th November Friend of EduSport, in partnership with the BUSA, EduSport Foundation and Kalingalinga EduSport, officially launched the Library Development project in Zambia.  A shipment of 17,500 books, sport equipment and second-hand laptops is currently ‘in transit’; this project has become a reality thanks to the efforts of Anne Stokes, Derek Keir, Kaluba Kangwa, St John’s School and Beaconhurst School. To bring together all the stakeholders involved in phase one of the project we hosted a workshop for our 10 partner schools. 28 representatives came from 2 private, 3 Government and 5 Community schools accompanied by EduSport community contact persons.  This allowed Friend of EduSport, led by Derek, an opportunity to provide an update on the progress of the books, disseminate information about the distribution of books, discuss the preparations in place and also the intended management strategies being employed by schools to maximise access to the library facilities. 

The peer leaders from K-Town have produced a batch of Kalingalinga EduSport fundraising t-shirts, with the aim of raising enough money to send their volleyball and netball teams to a tournament in Livingstone in December.

 Friend Of EduSport Development Day - Scotland 

In early 2010 Friend Of EduSport will host its first Development Day in Scotland. 

The purpose behind this meeting is to provide a platform for new volunteers to get actively involved in Friend Of EduSport and assist in the ongoing development of Zambia and specifically Chawama SEE School through education and sport.

The key to our success so far has been the support and compassion we have for the communities we work in and in a close nit group we work for each other. Gregory Shikombelo once said, "What is the difference between a group and a team"? Hopefully this development day will give each of us a chance to be part of a team that can further contribue to the development of Friend Of EduSport programmes thereby improving the opportunities for so many inspiring young people in Zambia.

More information will be posted shortly but in the mean time If you are interested in attending our day and getting more involved in our programmes. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday 10th October 2009 saw the first ever FOE development day in Westminster (London), which saw volunteers old and new work together to create a vision for the future of the charity.

Friday 2^nd October saw FOE ship out 17,500 books to enhance and establish at least ten libraries in Zambia.

It is around this time of year that reports begin to filter in, as IDEALS students deliver Edusport sessions in Zambia. In the following article, John Harrison records his experiences so far.

Friend of Edusport's very own Lyson Zulu has received his first international cap, representing Zambia against Ghana in London.